Historical information

Although the inscription of .1 states this building was transported to Maryborough it's clear that the building remained in Clunes at least until the knitting mill was relocated from Fraser Street, (now known as Collins Place) to the corner of Bailey and Camp Streets, perhaps this building was extraneous its new location and was then moved to Maryborough at some date after 1918.

Physical description

.1 SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MOVE OF THE SALVATION ARMY HALL TO COLLINS PLACE WITH A CROWD OF PEOPLE IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND A LARGE "TRACTOR" IN THE DOORWAY
.2 SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MOVE OF THE SALVATION ARMY HALL TO COLLINS PLACE WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING AND A TRACTOR MOVING INTO POSITION

Inscriptions & markings

.1 on reverse;
At Clunes part of mill ready for transport to Maryborough (Plate is similar not negative of this)

Subjects

References

  • CLUNES. REMOVAL OF SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS Thursday 31 October 1918, page 6 The attraction for the unemployed, and indeed, for scores of others, for the past two days, has been the removal of this old Salvation Army Barracks, which is a commodious building, the length being 65 feet, and width 52 feet. It had to be brought' out of a very awkward place on to Bailey street, and thence to Fraser street, to the place of removal, next to the knitting factory, as it is to be used as a bleaching room. The contractor was Mr T. J. Brown, of Blowhard, and as it is one of the largest buildings he has shifted, he and his staff did well, although, owing to the length of the building is- one of the largest buildings he has shifted, lie and his staff did we'll, although., owing to the length of the building, and the corners to get round, it was a very tedious and somewhat difficult job.
  • THE SALVATION ARMY AT CLUNES. Tuesday. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Wednesday 28 November 1883, page 4 The Salvation Army have commenced operations in Clunes. Last Wednesday they fired their first volley under the command of Captain Maddigan and his wife, assisted by half a dozen others. The proceedings were decidedly tame...